This book focuses on innovative treatment technologies for the elimination of emerging contaminants in wastewater and drinking water treatment processes. The book also discusses sources and occurrence of emerging contaminants in municipal and industrial waste, giving an overview of state-of-the-art analytical methods for their identification. Further important aspects covered include the acute and chronic effects and overall impact of emerging contaminants on the environment.
Table of Content
Emerging Contaminants in Waste Waters: Sources and Occurrence.- Analysis of Emerging Contaminants of Municipal and Industrial Origin.- Acute and Chronic Effects of Emerging Contaminants.- Traceability of Emerging Contaminants from Wastewater to Drinking Water.- Impact of Emergent Contaminants in the Environment: Environmental Risk Assessment.